Chapter 121 Returning Home to Discuss
Weiyuan Marquis Mansion
Madam Lin hurried back to Weiyuan Marquis Mansion from Huangjue Temple, her heart in turmoil. She hurried through the long corridor of the mansion, her veil fluttering in the wind, reflecting her inner anxiety and determination.
As soon as she entered the inner hall, Mrs. Lin saw Weiyuan Marquis Lin Zhen and his son Lin Hai playing chess. She ignored the etiquette and hurried forward, interrupting their game with a serious expression.
"My Lord, Brother Hai, I have something important to discuss with you." Mrs. Lin's tone was a little anxious, and there was a determined light in her eyes.
Lin Zhen raised his head, a hint of doubt between his brows. He put down the chess piece in his hand and said seriously, "Madam, why are you so flustered?"
Mrs. Lin took a deep breath and told her everything about her encounter with Master Huichan at Huangjue Temple today. When she mentioned that her son Lin Hai had a weak relationship with his descendants, both Lin Zhen and Lin Hai showed shocked expressions.
"This...how is this possible?" Lin Zhen frowned subconsciously when he heard this. His tall and mighty son would have no descendants in this life? What a joke? But when he thought that these words were said by Master Huichan, he couldn't help but take it seriously!
That person is someone that even the current emperor has to respect. It is precious to be able to meet him and have him speak to you. Why would such a person want to deceive their family?
So his son Lin Hai... is really destined to have no offspring, and will never have an heir?
Lin Hai was also so scared that his face turned pale. Although he hadn't even touched a woman yet, that was because he had to concentrate on the imperial examinations before and hadn't had time to spare. He had also dreamed of being surrounded by beautiful women and having children and grandchildren. Now you tell him that he may never have his own children in this life?
How can this be?
How could this be his fate?
"Mother, what should we do?" Lin Hai subconsciously sought help, but his voice trembled slightly.
Madam Lin looked at her son, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes: "Master Huichan said that only by finding a woman who is destined to have many children and grandchildren and willingly marrying into the mansion can this situation be broken. And today, the first pilgrim Xu Wanrong received by the master is such a woman."
Mrs. Lin did not think much about this coincidence. She thought it was a blessing for her frequent visits to the Buddhist temple to pray!
"Xu Wanrong?" Lin Zhen and Lin Hai looked at each other, both feeling unfamiliar with the name.
"Yes, she was originally a maid in Rongguo Mansion, but she has escaped from slavery. I went to see her in person. Although she was a little hesitant, as long as we show sincerity, I believe she will agree." Mrs. Lin said with a gleam in her eyes.
"Sincerity? What kind of sincerity?" Lin Hai asked.
Madam Lin glanced at him and said slowly, "I promised her that as long as she is willing to marry you, you will only have her as your wife within ten years and will never take a concubine. If she can give birth to three boys within ten years, we promise not to take a concubine for the rest of our lives."
"This..." Lin Zhen and Lin Hai were both shocked by Mrs. Lin's promise. Taking concubines was common in aristocratic families, but Mrs. Lin actually made such a promise for her son's heir.
"Mother, is it really worth doing this?" Although Lin Hai was attracted by the woman's fate, he couldn't help but hesitate when he heard that she was a servant in Rongguo Mansion and his mother made such an incredible promise.
Madam Lin looked at him with a firm look in her eyes: "It's worth it, of course it's worth it! You are our only son. Your offspring is related to the inheritance of our Weiyuan Marquis Mansion. How can there be any omissions?"
"Mother, Miss Wanrong is of humble origin, and I'm afraid she would not be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of being the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion." Lin Hai spoke hesitantly.
He began to waver in his heart. Should he marry Xu Wanrong for the sake of his offspring? But not taking a concubine for ten years, isn't that a bit exaggerated? Is a woman like that really worth their commitment?
With such a low status, he would have considered it before even marrying her into the mansion, but now he wants to marry her and promise not to take a concubine? If his friends knew about this, wouldn't they die of laughter?
Mrs. Lin saw that her son was still resisting, and knew that he had not yet realized the seriousness of the matter. She frowned and shouted sternly,
"Brother Hai, I know what you are worried about. But Master Huichan's words cannot be wrong!"
"Since he said that you will have little luck with having children in this life, he must be absolutely sure of that! Do you know how rare it is to have a woman who is destined to have many children and grandchildren, and who is also the right age for you?
If it weren't for the fact that the Buddha had taken my worship into consideration for so many years, how could our family have known this news by such a coincidence!
Miss Wanrong's fate is definitely the only hope for the inheritance of our mansion's offspring. How dare you find fault with her?
Are you going to watch helplessly as our mansion dies out?"
Mrs. Lin relieved the depression in her heart, adjusted her breathing, and then continued:
"As for Miss Wanrong's origin, so what? Her status as a servant in Rongguo Mansion is nothing but dust in the past. What's important is her fate. She will have many sons and grandsons, and a large family. Just this point alone has already won her over most people!"
"Although Miss Wanrong once lived among the servants, she is dignified and graceful. Even if she is placed among the crowd, she will still be radiant and shining. Why should we, the Weiyuan Marquisate, be afraid of what others say?"
"If you have concerns that she can't bear the responsibility of being the mistress of the house, then there is no need to worry. After Miss Wanrong married, did I, your mother, become a vegetarian? Wouldn't I teach her how to manage the household? Wouldn't the nanny in our Weiyuan Marquis's mansion teach her etiquette and rules?"
"So, Hai Ge'er, you don't need to worry about Miss Wanrong's background. What's important is her character and conduct, as well as the blessings she brings to our Weiyuan Marquis Mansion. You should value these, rather than those insignificant issues of background and face."
Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhen listened silently at the side, and he was also weighing the pros and cons in his heart. If Lin Hai really had such a fate, and Xu Wanrong could give them an heir, then let alone that she was once a maid, even if she was a beggar, Hai Ge'er would have to marry her for the sake of the inheritance of the heir!
At this moment, a little maid ran in hurriedly, panting and said, "Madam, it's bad! There's news from outside that Miss Xu Wanrong's fate has been spread by someone, and many families are planning to propose marriage to her!"
This news was like a bombshell, instantly exploding in the house. Mrs. Lin and Lin Zhen looked at each other, and saw urgency and determination in each other's eyes.
"My Lord, you can't hesitate any longer!" Madam Lin stood up, her tone filled with urgency and determination, "Our family needs an heir, and other families with few heirs also need an heir!"
"If Master Huichan hadn't emphasized that Xu Wanrong must be willing, I don't know how much dirty tricks would have happened behind her back! Now everyone is competing to see who has the best son and whose conditions are sincere enough!"
Lin Zhen nodded when he heard this. For the first time, he was glad that his wife was decisive enough. After knowing Xu Wanrong's fate, she immediately chose to take action and even promised in advance that she would not take a concubine, which made her presence felt in Xu Wanrong's heart!
As for the previous feeling that the promise of not taking concubines was too harsh?
Haha, knowing that other families are trying to snatch the daughter-in-law that their family has their eyes on, Marquis Weiyuan can't wait to raise the conditions even more. What's wrong with his son not taking a concubine? Is it important to have grandsons?